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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 410.10 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 410.10 and 143.25 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 410.10 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/410.10 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 410.10 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 58,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,746.83/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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